I’m sorry to have back-to-back chocolate recipes coming your way. Okay, I’m not sorry. Is there really such a thing as a food blog with too many chocolate recipes? I don’t think so, either.
When Meghan asked me for a chocolate popsicle, my mind immediately went to the Fudgsicles of my youth. I actually nostalgically picked up a box at the grocery store. After reading the ingredients I put the box right back in the freezer and decided I could make my own.
Three simple ingredients was all it took for me to make a delicious and healthy treat that is just as good as the Fudgsicles I remember growing up. This recipe really could not be easier. Blend the ingredients and freeze them. Super delicious results.
Easy 3-ingredient fudge pops {dairy-free}
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 6-10 pops 1x
Description
These 3-ingredient fudge pops are THE BEST fudge pops I’ve ever tasted, hands down.
Ingredients
- 1 (15 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup honey (for vegan, use maple syrup)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into the blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into your popsicle molds and freeze.*
Notes
*I used 5 small stainless steel condiment cups and 5 BPA-free plastic baby food storage cups and craft sticks for mine. I like having smaller sized pops, so these were perfect for us. About an hour after I put them into the freezer, I stuck the craft sticks in. They were fully frozen in about 2-3 hours. Larger pops will take longer.
*Edited to add: I left one old photo showing the way they looked with the small containers I froze them in. The other photos are how they look when I make them in my Zoku Quick Pop Maker
. I love it because I can make popsicles in 7 minutes!!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large popsicle
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1.8 grams
- Protein: 2.4 grams
If you try these, I would LOVE to see it! Snap a pic and share it on the Happy Healthy Mama Facebook page or your Instagram page and tag me @happyhealthymama 🙂
Meghan, Tim, and I all love these. Well, Tim’s exact words were, “They’re good. Not quite Jell-o Pudding Pops, but good.” *Sigh* My recipes will never live up to the iconic 80’s food in Tim’s mind. He’s the same guy who longs for Ramon noodles and Hamburger Helper, so take that for what it’s worth.
I hope you have a great week and get a chance to try these fun and healthy treats!
I used light coconut milk and only 4 tablespoons of honey but they are creamy, sweet and absolutely delicious!
Thank you for the recipe
Hi, I don’t know if you will still be checking these comments after all this time butter I was wondering if “light” coconut milk would be OK rather than full fat?
Thanks in advance
Kitty
Yes, lite coconut milk will work, it just won’t be quite as rich and creamy.
Thank you 😎
Also to you think that replacing a bit of the cocoa powder with peanut butter powder would work?
Thank you again
Kitty
I made these last night as a special treat for my girls. Made 3 using my Zoku and put the rest of the mixture in the fridge. Took it out this morning… omg!! It turned in to the most wonderful and smooth chocolate pudding/mousse ever!! Amazing and simple recipe!!
just made these in our zoku pop maker! i don’t use honey so i just subbed cane sugar and added 1/4 cup peanut butter. they were delish 🙂 and fun for a 2.5 to make with me! thank you!
You’re welcome!! These are a favorite over here, too. 🙂
Found this recipe on Pinterest after searching around for tons of Popsicle recipes when my mom got molds (for the first time in ages!). I made them yesterday and they were a HUGE hit with everyone! I whisked it instead of blending it so there were little chocolaty pieces we ran into once in a while. I also sprinkled cocoa nibs on top before putting the stick in. Yum! Poor older sis couldn’t have them because she’s off coconut and honey right now, but I don’t think anyone will object to me making them in the future for her to have some. 😉 Thank you so much!
Rachel
I’m so glad this was a hit for you! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
Thanks you for pinnin your recepies. I like them very much. And I am a crazy fan of chocolate. Blessings from Puerto Rico.
Same to you! 🙂
Have you tried this recipe in the Zoku Quick Pop maker? I’m wondering if there’s enough fat/sugar to have them turn out.
I love your blog and your dedication to giving your family better food options! It’s like we’re soul-sisters :p
Thanks, Maryea!!!
Aw-thanks, Heather! I haven’t tried these in the Zoku, but it’s on my list to try this week! I’ll let you know how they turn out. 🙂
I made this in my Zoku Quick Pop maker and I couldn’t get them out! This was the first time I used it, though. Not sure if I did something wrong….
I just made them in the Zoku maker to update the photos. The first batch came out, but the second batch did not. I wasn’t sure if they would work at all since the Zoku manual says that softer liquids like yogurt (or coconut milk) may not work, but what really confuses me is why the first batch worked and the second batch didn’t. I’m sorry it didn’t work for you! That’s such a bummer. 🙁
I know, right? I, of course, did not read the manual about putting in things like yogurt until after I put them in there. Oops! But what I could scrape out tasted amazing! I am also excited to try your Pineapple Cream ones but I’m thinking I’ll have the same problem. Anyway, thanks for your response and for all your great recipes!
I had no problem with the pineapple cream ones. Weird!
These are absolutely delicious, healthy and EASY! OMG!!! Many thanks…
You’re welcome! And thank you. 🙂
Had everything on hand…what a great treat! They definitely taste like the fudge pops I grew up on, but so healthy. I’m sold! This has become my favorite after dinner treat, even in the cold of winter. Loving your blog…thanks!
Hah! I think your hubby and mine would get along great – at least in the food department. These pops look great! I love how simple they are!
These look great! I’m really excited to try them! I have 2 super skinny girls so bonus that using the full fat, canned coconut milk will add a hefty dose of good fats into this treat!
Finally got around to making them-they are SO good! I can’t believe how good! I found they don’t melt as quickly as traditional ice cream treats (probably the high fat coconut milk) so that’s actually a good thing with little ones! Thanks for this keeper!
You’re welcome!
Oooh I have some coconut milk that I was wondering what to do with! This sounds ideal… I’m so going to trial this and post on my blog my son’s reaction to them!
Kara (www.thisisyummum.blogspot.co.uk)
Great!
Yum, these are so good! My whole family loved them. My kids and husband don’t like coconut at all, so I didn’t tell them about the coconut milk. They were a big hit and I have a second batch in the freezer now! Thanks for the great recipe!
You’re welcome! I didn’t mention the coconut milk to my husband, either. 🙂
Maryea, we made these this past week with some Popsicle molds that I had. My husband, Cooper, and the girls LOVED THEM! Crack Pot! I feel like I just won the lottery with how happy they were with them. I will have to send you a picture I took of them eating them with chocolate all around their mouths, LOL. We’ve been off most processed foods and no candy or bought deserts for almost 2 weeks now. I saw that you pinned this and I knew that it would be good 🙂 Thanks so much for always sharing what you have made and done with your kids. It has been incredibly helpful for me, especially with Haydon’s issues in the past. (Haydon has out grown almost all his intolerances, but I still plan to keep our diet as healthy as possible! Thanks Again!
I’m so glad these were a hit, Sue! Thanks for letting me know. 🙂
Can I substitute the coconut milk with almond milk?
Thanks!
I do think it would work, however, it just won’t quite as rich and creamy because almond milk doesn’t have the fat content coconut milk does. I’m sure it would still be a good treat, though!
This is a comment to Liz – I love what you wrote about Maryea ! It is so true and a wonderful tribute . I am so lucky to have Maryea as my daughter- in- law, and most importantly as the mother of my adored grandchildren.
I love these! I was obsessed with fudsicles as a kid….they were one of my favorite desserts! I’m so glad you made a whole-foods healthy version for me to enjoy now that I’ve grown out of the fudgesicle phase 🙂 Pinning these right away!
Thank you!
I will definitely make these! My husband sounds pretty similar to yours in the eating category! 🙂
Maryea,
“After reading the ingredients I put the box right back in the freezer and decided I could make my own.”
This is why I love you and your blog. I come from a completely different place than you in that I’m a longtime vegan with no children and only one big man-child to care for 🙂 but I have very similar thought processes as you. Since you’re a mom, though, it’s much more admirable that you think along those lines. I can only imagine how much your stress is compounded and your precious time chipped away at when you make from scratch something you can buy in a box and serve in less than 30 seconds.
I understand completely, of course, your motivation behind those actions, and I’d love to think that I’d do the same thing if I were to ever bring offspring into the world, but I am continually amazed at how moms get ANYTHING done while BEING a mom. For me, eating healthy and making all my own foods is a wonderful luxury of which I can afford. For you, it’s a labor of love, and a habit worthy of admiration. You’re both inspiring and motivating, even to someone who ALREADY does what you do. 🙂
We have such completely different lives, but your blog is one of my favorites, one I eagerly look forward to reading, even if the recipe is something already in my repetoire. I’m continually amazed at your perserverance and dedication to healthy eating, and, as stated above, though I have no children, most of my favorite blog posts are the ones in which you discuss motherhood and/or motherhood concerns, ie: breastfeeding, your birthing stories. Despite being in a completely different place than you and living an entirely different life, I’m drawn to your blog and wholly appreciate what it is you have to offer as a Happy Healthy Mama. 🙂
Thank you, Liz. Your comment just made my morning. 🙂
These look great! I think I’d want one three times bigger. haha.